Hautes Côtes de Nuits

An appellation that applies to certain villages and their surrounding vineyards high up above the Côte de Nuits, including Villars-Fontaine, Magny-lès-Villars, and Marey-lès-Fussey. It is cooler up here than in the Côte de Nuits and ripening can sometimes be a struggle in colder years. The wines, both red and white, can offer very good short to medium term drinking. These are generally lighter Burgundies with great freshness of fruit and are usually much more affordable than those of the Côtes de Nuits. Many producers of high renown make wine here including Meo-Camuzet, Bertagna, Anne Gros and Jayer Gilles.